The Omaha Community Playhouse Story: A Theatre's Historic Triumph

It all began with a downtown meeting in the days when movies were killing theatrical road companies and community theaters took their place.
The stars began to shine at the Omaha Community Playhouse when their first lead actress, Dodie Brando (Marlin Brando’s mother), called Herberta Fonda (Henry Fonda’s mother) to recruit young Henry to join her on the stage.
Mrs. Brando and Henry discovered little Dorothy McGuire, and the Playhouse had its third star. When the Playhouse’s second direct…